CAREER AND TECHNICAL DEGREE PROGRAMS

A.A. Degree Distribution

Students planning to earn an A.A. degree must meet minimum standards of preparation.
Those whose records and test scores indicate a need for additional preparation may
be required to complete preliminary work in the college preparatory program. SCC
offers A.A. degree transfer courses for many
pre-majors. For assistance contact the SCC Transfer Center at (509) 533-8215.

A candidate for the Associate of Arts (AA-DTA) degree must complete 90 quarter credits in academic courses numbered 100 and above
with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 and meet specific distribution requirements:

Courses must be chosen from the distribution areas below.

At least 5 credits must be W-designated (writing-intensive).

At least 5 credits must be D-designated (global/diversity).

At least 30 credits must be earned in residence from Spokane Community
College or Spokane Falls Community College with at least 15 credits earned in the required distribution areas at the college
awarding the degree.

Communication

10 Credits

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning

5 Credits

Humanities

15 Credits

Social Sciences

15 Credits

Mathematics/Science

15 Credits

Health-related/PE/Recreational/
Leisure Activities

5 credits

Approved General Electives

25 credits

It is highly recommended that students meet with a counselor or academic adviser at Spokane Community
College or Spokane Falls Community College on a regular basis to be sure that requirements specified in this degree are met.
Students should also seek academic advising at the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer early in their educational
planning to learn about additional requirements and procedures for admission. Degree requirements may change; for current
requirements students should consult a counselor or academic adviser. Prior college-level credits and grade points are transferred
for calculating total credits and GPA.

Diversity Requirement for the A.A. Degree

The intent of the "D" requirement is to expose the student to racial and cultural perspectives beyond the dominant culture of the
United States. These courses can be identified in the quarterly class schedule by a ^D following the course title.

While all ^D designated courses fulfill SCC and SFCC graduation requirements and generally transfer to baccalaureate institutions,
they may not fulfill your chosen institution's Diversity or International Studies requirements. Check with the institution you plan
to attend to see what they will accept.